Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Dr. Alok Patel gives his insight into COVID-19 pandemic

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- ABC7 Special Correspondent Dr. Alok Patel gives you a daily take on a topic related to the novel coronavirus. They're quick notes to help you understand different angles from a doctor's perspective.

CORONAVIRUS NEWS LIVE 3PM: ABC7 coverage of COVID-19 pandemic in Bay Area

Dr. Patel also shares his knowledge and answers your questions about the COVID-19 outbreak during our live interactive newscast weekdays at 3 p.m.

Watch his segments below:

• Doctor's Note: Things to consider before throwing kids back into classrooms amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Why are COVID-19 cases increasing? It's not just because there's more testing
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Fighting quarantine fatigue amid stay-at-home orders
• George Floyd Protests: How to safely protest during a pandemic -- Doctor's Note
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Can staying at home actually lower your immune system?
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: What's 'pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome,' possibly linked to COVID-19?
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Shining a light on mental illness
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: What is contact tracing and why do we care?
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Importance and flaws with antibody tests
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Are chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine game changers? Some doctors are cautious
• Coronavirus herd immunity in California? Dr. Patel explains why there is no evidence to back that theory
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: Why is there a racial disparity in deaths caused by COVID-19?
• Coronavirus Doctor's Note: When will the world return to 'normal?'

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